For Parents Let’s HearIt For Creativity! (NAPSA)—If your kids are brimming with creativity and a love for science, then why not have them combine the two and get rewardedfor their efforts? For the past 13 years a pro- gram called ExploraVision has been giving students a chance to plumb the depths of their creative instincts, while having fun and learning about science. One of the world’s largest K-12 science and technology competitions, ExploraVision is funded by the Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Group Companies, and Toshiba America Foundation and administered by the National Science Teachers Association. Students present their inventions—someof which have included a glove to detect harmful bacteria to a robotic machineto pick up pet waste and convert to fuel—using written descriptions and artwork. Winning students on each of the four first-place teams each receive a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond. Students on second-place teams receive a $5,000 bond. For more information, call 1800-EXPLOR-9, or visit www. exploravision.org. Deadline for entries is early February.
